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Wells : water program fact sheet

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Fact sheet to help applicants with water wells effectively access funding through the Sustainable CAP Water grant program.

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Unshared pipelines : water program fact sheet

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Fact sheet to help applicants with unshared pipelines effectively access funding through the Sustainable CAP Water grant program.

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Cisterns : water program fact sheet

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Fact sheet to help applicants with cisterns effectively access funding through the Sustainable CAP Water grant program.

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Dugouts : water program fact sheet

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Fact sheet to help applicants with dugouts effectively access funding through the Sustainable CAP Water grant program.

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Irrigation Rehabilitation Program status report

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The annual Irrigation Rehabilitation Program Status Report summarizes the expenditures and status of all IRP projects that were active during the construction period of August 1st to July 31st of... More ≫

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The annual Irrigation Rehabilitation Program Status Report summarizes the expenditures and status of all IRP projects that were active during the construction period of August 1st to July 31st of a given year. The IRP began in 1969 and is a cost shared program between Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation and Alberta’s 13 irrigation districts. Since 1969 funding levels have varied between $600,000 and $33,400,000.

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Veterinary pharmaceutical analysis of irrigation water of southern Alberta

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This report provides information on the prevalence of veterinary pharmaceutical and synthetic growth hormone residues in irrigation water within Alberta's irrigation districts, as part of the... More ≫

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This report provides information on the prevalence of veterinary pharmaceutical and synthetic growth hormone residues in irrigation water within Alberta's irrigation districts, as part of the 10-year Irrigation District Water Quality project. The frequency of detection, concentration, potential toxicity and contribution to antimicrobial resistance of non-target species are detailed. This information is used by the agriculture and irrigation industry to be proactive in addressing environmental concerns and management of Alberta's land and water resources.

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Land classification for irrigation in Alberta

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Land classification for irrigation in Alberta is a multifaceted process: begins with the systematic examination, description, appraisal, and grouping of land; grouping is based on the physical and... More ≫

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Land classification for irrigation in Alberta is a multifaceted process: begins with the systematic examination, description, appraisal, and grouping of land; grouping is based on the physical and chemical characteristics affecting its suitability for sustained production under irrigated agriculture; land selection for irrigation also involves predicting how land will respond after development and the application of irrigation water

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Susceptibility of Alberta’s irrigation water to invasive mussels : water quality analysis

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The 10-year Irrigation District Water Quality Project was conducted to assess the quality of irrigation water in Alberta’s irrigation districts. This fact sheet is part of a series of reports... More ≫

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The 10-year Irrigation District Water Quality Project was conducted to assess the quality of irrigation water in Alberta’s irrigation districts. This fact sheet is part of a series of reports based on data collected during the project, and focuses on the susceptibility of Alberta’s irrigation water to invasive mussels. It outlines the threat of freshwater invasive mussels to Alberta’s aquatic environment and irrigation industry, and what aspects of Alberta’s irrigation water quality make it susceptible to the growth and survival of invasive mussels.

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Long-term patterns of pesticides in irrigation water of southern Alberta

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A 10-year study was conducted to assess the quality of irrigation water within Alberta's irrigation districts. This report is one of a series of reports based on data collected from this study... More ≫

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A 10-year study was conducted to assess the quality of irrigation water within Alberta's irrigation districts. This report is one of a series of reports based on data collected from this study entitled the Irrigation District Water Quality project. The focus of this report is to examine the long-term patterns of pesticide presence in irrigation water of southern Alberta.

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Water quality trends in irrigation water of southern Alberta

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A 10-year study was conducted to assess the quality of irrigation water within Alberta's irrigation districts. This report is one of a series of reports based on data collected from this study... More ≫

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A 10-year study was conducted to assess the quality of irrigation water within Alberta's irrigation districts. This report is one of a series of reports based on data collected from this study entitled the Irrigation District Water Quality project. The focus of this report is to examine whether water quality trends are present in irrigation water of southern Alberta.

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